James Coates is described as a "likely" grandson of either
Robert or Thomas Coates of Lynn, Mass by Carlfield B. Broderick, NEHGR
111:104-111, 222-227, 1957 - "Coates Family of Essex Co, Mass", p. 224.
We descendants of the Kansas Pioneers are already related to Thomas Coates
of Lynn, Mass, as the wife of James Coates (Martha Rhodes) is a descendant
of Thomas Coates of Lynn.

Robert & Thomas Coates are early immigrants who lived in Lynn,
Mass, at the same time. There has been no evidence found that indicates
a relationship between them.